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Tiffin Elementary
Elementary School · Clear Creek Amana Comm School District · Tiffin, IA
A Clear Creek Amana Comm School District elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 620 104 N. Park Rd, Tiffin, IA 52340
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tiffin Elementary score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 78%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Tiffin Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low114/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,517
Median home value
$317,900
Median rent
$1,336/mo
College educated
58.4%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52340; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bend ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–3 | 2.3 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| James Van Allen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–6 | 2.9 mi | 427 | Compare → |
| Purple Bloom School LlcPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 2.9 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Buford Garner ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | 3.4 mi | 449 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Clear Creek Amana Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,771NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tiffin Elementary is listed in Clear Creek Amana Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tiffin Elementary
Tiffin Elementary is a public elementary school in Tiffin, IA, part of Clear Creek Amana Comm School District, serving approximately 413 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,223 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tiffin Elementary
What grades does Tiffin Elementary serve?
Tiffin Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Tiffin Elementary?
Tiffin Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 413 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tiffin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tiffin Elementary is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tiffin Elementary rank in IA?
Tiffin Elementary ranks #1,223 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Tiffin Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Tiffin Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Tiffin Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tiffin Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Tiffin Elementary a charter school?
No, Tiffin Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tiffin Elementary a Title I school?
No, Tiffin Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tiffin Elementary?
30.8% of students at Tiffin Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 413
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (319) 545-2081
- Area population (ZIP 52340)
- 5,695
- Area median age
- 33.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 52340; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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